The Lorax, featuring seven players from Delaware County, finish the club season 58-0 against teams in their age group.

They may not have played their most consistent match, head coach Sarah Vance said, but the Munciana Lorax sure did finish.

The Lorax, featuring seven players from Delaware County, repeated as national champions in the 15 Open division at the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships on Wednesday evening, sweeping Northern Lights 2-0 (25-20, 25-20) in a game broadcast live on ESPN 3. The Lorax finished the club season a perfect 58-0 against teams in their age group, including 12-0 in this tournament.

"I think what really helped us out was how cool and calm we were," Lorax head coach Sarah Vance said in a phone interview after the match. "Whenever we would get rattled, they’d look at me and we’d have a little moment, take a deep breath and just keep playing."

In addition to the four All-Americans, the Lorax features local players Havyn Gates (Wapahani), Estella Davis (Wapahani), MyKel Ivy (Burris) and Molly Hunt (Delta). Carmel's Bonnie Bostic and Sophia Oliphant and Hamilton Southeastern's Taylor Shelton round out the roster. This group has two new players this season, so it was largely the same core — led by Knuckles, Murr and Shaffmaster — that won a title last year on the Munciana Chipmunks.

"Class act by Coach Vance and her team to wear the ribbons," Fellios said during the match. "They knew where they were coming and what (the ribbons) would mean."

Shortly after the match, the celebration turned bittersweet once the group realized this incredible run was over.

"We just had a moment of tears because you realize it’s over too, so that’s hard," said Vance, who is a Wes-Del graduate and is assisted by New Castle graduate Kiley Lingenfelter. "We've spent the last eight months together, so it’s hard to part ways."